Meeting
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
   
A Max Bacon City Hall
Council Chambers
2800 King Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Joseph Bennett
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
August 12, 2024
7:00 PM
I.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1.
 Roll Call
2.
 Call to Order
3.
 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
 A.
 Dr. Jeff Pennington, Smyrna First Baptist Church (1275 Church Street)
4.
 Agenda Changes
5.
 Mayoral Report
 A.
 Introduction of Honorary "Mayor for the Day", Jiselle Willis, 4th Grade Student at St. Benedict's Episcopal School
Citywide
6.
 Proclamations and Presentations
II.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
Public comment during this portion of the Agenda must be limited to matters on the Agenda for action. If you wish to be heard, please sign up with the City Clerk, come to the podium when called by the Mayor, state your name and address for the record and make your remarks. The time allotted for each speaker is as follows: Public Hearing - Five (5) Minutes
7.
 Community Development Items
 A.
Z24-010 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z24-010 - Zoning Amendment to allow modifications to the currently approved site plan - Land Lot 380 - 4.95 acres - 3240 S Cobb Drive - LBX Four Corners, LLC.
This item will be tabled at the request of the applicant until the September 23, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting. 
Ward 5 Councilmember - Susan Wilkinson
8.
 Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing
9.
 Formal Business
 A.
RES2024-010 Approve Resolution RES24-010 authorizing the city to enter into an Intergovernmental Economic Development Agreement and other documents incident to the Downtown Smyrna Development Authority’s issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,700,000, with the proceeds to be used to finance the costs of acquiring and renovating economic development projects and authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to sign and execute all related documents.
Citywide
 B.
2024-215 Authorization for the approval to purchase the previously leased Toro Reelmaster Mower 3100-D, 2018 Model, from Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation (5350 Tulane Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30336) for use in the parks system, at a total cost of $19,500.00 to be paid monthly over the term of 36 months from the Parks Maintenance line item, to discontinue the current month to month lease and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Parks & Recreation recommends that Mayor and Council approve the purchase of a Toro Pre-Owned Reelmaster 3100-D, 2018 Model, mower for use in the parks system, at a cost of $19,500.00.
Citywide
 C.
CHOR2024-010 Approval of the change order request from Baldwin Paving (1014 Kenmill Drive N.W., Marietta, GA 30060) in the amount of $9,287.33 for tinted concrete for simulated brick pavers on the Windy Hill project versus applying color topically and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward 5 Councilmember - Susan Wilkinson
 D.
RFQ25-001 Authorization and award of RFQ-25-001 to CSTE, Inc. (1337 Canton Road, Suite K, Marietta, Ga. 30066) in the amount of $321,000.00 to be paid from 2022 SPLOST – Parking Deck line item for the construction of 44 parking spaces at 2688 Atlanta Road and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all documents.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
 E.
ATH2024-099 Approval of amended Cobb Framework Agreement ("CFA") between Cobb County Georgia and The City of Smyrna, Georgia for 2022 Cobb SPLOST Renewal Joint City Projects and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. 
Citywide
10.
 Consent Agenda
 A.
MIN2024-111 Approval of the July 25, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.
 B.
MIN2024-113 Approval of the July 29, 2024 Pre-Council Meeting Minutes.
 C.
MIN2024-115 Approval of the July 29, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes.
 D.
ATH2024-109 Approve road closures for Hispanic Heritage event, to be held on September 21, 2024 from 10:00AM – 10:00PM from King Street from Bank Street to Powder Spring Street.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
 E.
APP2024-001  Appointment of Human Resources Manager, Gwen Spruiell, as the Civil Service Board Clerk.
Citywide
 F.
ATH2024-113 Approval of revisions to the City of Smyrna Public Art Policy and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute related documents.
Citywide
III.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. No subject may be acted upon by the City Council unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If you wish to be heard, please sign up with the City Clerk, come to the podium when called by the Mayor, state your name and address for the record and make your remarks. The time allotted for each speaker is as follows:Public Comment - Three (3) Minutes 
11.
 Public Comment
12.
 Ward and Staff Reports
13.
 Appeal Hearing - Atlantic Billboard / Webb, Klase & Lemond, LLC.
 A.
SIGN24-70 4480 North Cooper Lake Road  – 117040400040
 B.
SIGN24-71 1669 Spring Road – 17063100410
 C.
SIGN24-74 0 Atlanta Road – 17044400280
 D.
SIGN24-75 2620 Cobb Parkway – 17084800050
 E.
SIGN24-76 2264 Atlanta Road – 17049100210
 F.
SIGN24-77 5240 South Cobb Drive – 17075400200
 G.
SIGN24-78 0 Atlanta Road – 17055900310
 H.
SIGN24-79 2410 South Cobb Drive – 17034600250
14.
 Executive Session (as needed for deliberation)
15.
 Appeal Hearing - Atlantic Billboard / Webb, Klase & Lemond, LLC.
A.
SIGN24-120 0 Highlands Parkway – Right of Way – No Parcel ID
B.
SIGN24-93 0 Highlands Parkway – 17054400070
 Adjournment

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